Senior Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION:  The Senior Engineer is a senior management level classification in the City of Monterey's Public Works Department. This position is responsible for planning, engineering, design, bidding, and construction management of a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, pavement rehabilitation, sidewalks, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, parking lots, traffic facilities, park upgrades, buildings and wharf renovations, ADA upgrades, and other capital and neighborhood improvement projects.
 
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to design and manage multiple Public Works projects simultaneously and be a proven project manager whose track record clearly identifies seasoned project management skills.  The candidate will have experience effectively supervising professional and technical staff as well as managing design consultants and construction contractors in a public agency environment. The candidate must have strong communication skills, and possess the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

CASH HIRING INCENTIVE: $12,000.00 annual cash bonus per year paid quarterly. 

SUMMARY: Under general administrative direction, manages, provides technical policy guidance and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, maintenance, construction, and operation of projects and systems.  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This advanced journey-level class is populated with multiple incumbents. Senior Engineers perform the most complex professional civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training. Incumbents may also lead professional and technical personnel on a team or project basis. Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating the work with that of other units.   Senior Engineer is distinguished from Principal Engineer in that the latter manages broad professional engineering categories. The classification of Senior Engineer is distinguished from that of Associate Civil Engineer in that the former serves as project or team leader and performs the most complex and highly skilled engineering work while the latter is the journey level in the engineer series.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY:
Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

 WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES:
The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Application Process
A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.
 
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.

 Candidates who successfully complete all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.  

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse.  We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, coordinate, supervise and design complex engineering projects, ensuring that codes, standards and project requirements are met; plans and develops programs, budgets and staff for a wide variety of engineering activities. 
• Manage and direct (a) team(s) of professional engineers, technicians and related professionals, including consultants, engaged in the preparation of engineering studies and/or construction contract documents by assigning tasks, establishing priorities, allocating resources and monitoring progress to assure the quality, cost effectiveness and performance of engineering work. 
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects through planning, scheduling and monitoring critical milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. 
• Direct and participate in research projects, including studies, processes, and code revisions; recommend action; monitor procedures to meet regulatory requirements; provide engineering support to other City staff; and supervise the planning of facilities and construction projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and administrative directives in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, regulations, and legislative policies and procedures by interpreting, explaining, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s functional activities. 
• Coordinate all activities within a unit, with other sections of the engineering office and in the field, outside agencies, and consultants/contractors; resolve differences among engineers to ensure effective functioning of engineering activities; identify problems, develop and compare alternatives and make decisions or recommendations for effective problem resolution. 
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, consultants, local and/or regional regulatory agencies, and the general public relative to City policies, regulations, and procedures; coordinate and resolve conflicts.
• Manage grant efforts including pursuing and applying for grants, documenting expenditure, preparing progress reports and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.
• Plan, organize and direct the administration and management of construction contracts; review, evaluate and make recommendations for and/or approves contracts, contract modifications, specifications, related documents, and the settlement of claims. 
• Write, and/or review and approve reports, memos, recommendations, routine correspondence and other documents. 
• Interview, select, train, monitor, and evaluate departmental staff and consultants to ensure that work methods and work flow are effective; assure that written objectives are prepared for all professional employees; monitor the work of and evaluate, counsel and discipline subordinate staff as necessary; and review and approve technical training programs for engineers and technicians. 
• Conduct meetings and make presentations to Boards, Commissions, committees, approval agencies, staff and the general public for the purpose of providing accurate information, explaining policies, providing recommendations and/or solutions for engineering projects. 
• Represent the City and consult with government officials, business and civic organizations in connection with specific departmental issues. 
• Oversee Department programs such as sewer management, storm drain management, pavement management, and capital improvement projects. 
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in Civil Engineering or related engineering field. 

Experience:  Seven (7) years verifiable professional civil engineering work experience, which includes three (3) years experience equivalent to the Associate Engineer level or higher  

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: 

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City’s standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Traffic Engineering is required. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, including Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, and regulations applicable to the planning and design, construction, and maintenance;
• Principles and practices of modern municipal Civil Engineering design and construction;
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Principles and practices of project management and construction administration;
• Methods, material and techniques used in the design and construction of public works projects;
• Principles of budget preparation and administration and capital project financing, particularly in a public agency;
• Preparation of grant reimbursement requests, particularly state and regional transportation funding procedures;
• CEQA and NEPA regulatory permitting processes associated with the design and construction of public works projects;
• Computer use, including word processing, data base management, spreadsheets, graphics, GIS and computer aided drafting;
• Principles of cost estimating and contract administration;
• Principals of supervision and training and providing work direction;
• Engineering mathematics including geometry, trigonometry and design principles;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Oral and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Technical aspects of field of specialty, such transportation, storm water, mechanical engineering;
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Skill in: 

• Producing, evaluating and overseeing complex engineering projects; 
• Supporting and guiding subordinate engineering staff through projects; 
• Planning, scheduling, directing, motivating, monitoring and evaluating the work of engineering and technical personnel; 
• Budgeting for staffing and for capital and major maintenance projects; 
• Overseeing complex programs, studies and processes; 
• Ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures;
• Training and developing subordinates in professional and technical areas and procedural changes; 
• Utilizing resources, such as staff, budget and contractors, to resolve problems and expedite project goals; 
• Interacting tactfully and courteously with co-workers, subordinates, department heads, members of Boards, Commissions, agencies and the general public to promote and maintain productive working relationships; 
• Handling difficult and sometimes hostile situations; convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to be understood by listeners with varying ability to understand technical language; 
• Consulting with or make presentations to department personnel, officials, consultants, committees, clients and community groups; 
• Reading, reviewing, evaluating and interpreting technical materials, research reports, and scientific studies; 
• Organizing written information in a logical sequence to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, contracts and other documents to support project activity; 
• Applying skills in the application of specific engineering theory to practical field and office problems; 
• Analyzing and investigating complex engineering problems and determine an effective course of action for resolution; review and analyze information from a variety of sources; 
• Dividing complex problems and issues into components for analysis;
• Identifying sources of information which may help to clarify and/or resolve issues and complaints; 
• Gathering, evaluating and interpreting pertinent information, data and evidence; 
• Establishing sound conclusions or logical recommendations with consideration of the ramifications and impact of decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands

• Standing & Walking – Primarily sedentary classification although standing in work areas and walking in public works sites may be required.
• Sitting - Ability to work in a seated position at a computer station for extended periods of time.
• Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 35 pounds; this requirement includes bending at knees to facilitate proper lifting techniques.
• Climbing - Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s).
• Manual Dexterity - Ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as accurate field measuring, repair and calibration of instruments, operating a computer keyboard; copying, and adding machines.
• Visual – Ability to read printed materials and view a computer screen for long periods.
• Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Mobility – Ability to work in a standard office setting and operate a motor vehicle to visit various meeting sites, reach, carry, push, pull, stoop, and bend.
• Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations. 
• Ability to function in confined spaces and/or hazardous environment.
• Wear and operate in protective equipment as assigned, when working in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, including but not limited to head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, knee protection, and full body protection. 

Environmental Elements

Employees perform most work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  However, some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various public works sites with exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, grease fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals.  May be required to respond to calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays.   Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Salary : $136,752 - $176,208